Table 9 Factors in bivariate analysis associated with continued breastfeeding after returning to work (N = 50)
Variable | Continued breastfeeding (n = 29) | Stopped breastfeeding within 6 months (n = 21) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Maternity leave | Â | Â | 0.169 |
 Less than 90 days | 11 (48) | 12 (52) | |
 91–120 days | 9 (82) | 2 (18) | |
 More than 120 days | 9 (56) | 7 (44) | |
Occupation | Â | Â | 0.179 |
 Doctor/dentist/nurse | 18 (67) | 9 (33) |  |
 Others | 11 (48) | 12 (52) | |
Number of working hours per week, median (interquartile range) | 40(40–45) | 43(40–45) | 0.992 |
Previous lactation experience | 12 (75) | 4 (25) | 0.095 |
Anatomical breast problems | 8 (67) | 4 (33) | 0.485 |
Parental assistance during maternity leave | 20 (57) | 15 (43) | 0.851 |
Supported by family members | 27 (56) | 21 (44) | 0.503 |
Method of breastfeeding during maternity leave (n = 63) |  |  | 0.255 |
 Direct breastfeeding | 26 (62) | 16 (38) |  |
 Breast pumping only | 3 (38) | 5 (62) | |
Average stress scores (range 1–5), mean (SD) | 2.97 (1.15) | 3.43 (1.33) | 0.194 |